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Arisaema iyoanum var. nakaianum

Also Known As

  • Arisaema iyoanum var. nakanum
  • Cobra Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Arisaema iyoanum var. nakaianum plant details

Arisaema iyoanum var. nakaianum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer burgundy and cream flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arisaema iyoanum var. nakaianum

Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy and cream blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arisaema iyoanum var. nakaianum

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the rarest and most dramatic of the Japanese arisaemas, native to Shikoku Island, rarely offered for sale. The swooping purple striped spathe is dramatically rolled at the edges and is held above the one divided leaf. Needs very well-drained soil, high in organic content, in light to medium shade. USDA Zones 6-9

Gardening facts about Arisaema iyoanum var. nakaianum plant

How to Grow Arisaema iyoanum var. nakaianum

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • burgundy
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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